AIR
504
Total
952
Year
2023
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AIR 504 · 952 Total Marks
Written
772
Interview
180
Total
952
Essay
97
Best GS
112
Anthropology
154
Rahul Kumar UPSC marksheet — AIR 504 (2023) with Anthropology optional. Download actual UPSC Mains answer copy PDF with marks breakdown across GS Papers and essay.
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Rahul Kumar is a UPSC topper who secured 504th rank in the CSE exam held in 2023. He has shared his strategies and experiences through various interviews and YouTube videos, providing insights into his preparation and success.
| Name | Rahul Kumar |
| Rank | AIR 504 |
| Year | 2023 |
| Optional Subject | Anthropology |
| Essay Marks | 97 |
| Written Total | 772 |
| Interview | 180 |
| Total Marks | 952 |
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All India Rank 504 — UPSC CSE 2023
Strongest Paper: GS2 (112 marks)
Rahul scored highest in GS2 — 8 marks ahead of their next best paper
| Paper | Marks |
|---|---|
| GS1 | 93 |
| GS2 | 112 |
| GS3 | 84 |
| GS4 (Ethics) | 104 |
| Essay | 97 |
| Anthropology Paper 1 | 154 |
| Anthropology Paper 2 | 128 |
| Written Total | 772 |
| Interview | 180 |
| Total | 952 |
Source: UPSC CSE 2023 Final Result
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Paper-wise breakdown and performance analysis
Strongest
GS2
112 marks
Scope to Improve
GS3
84 marks
Marks Gap
28 marks
Between best & weakest paper
Rahul scored 282 marks in Anthropology optional (Paper 1: 154, Paper 2: 128) — this contributed 30% of total marks.
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Toppers who chose Anthropology as their optional subject
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Rahul Kumar secured AIR 504 in UPSC CSE 2023.
Rahul chose Anthropology as the optional subject for UPSC CSE 2023.
Rahul obtained a total of 952 marks in UPSC CSE 2023.
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Rahul Kumar's preparation strategy is detailed above on this page.
Rahul scored 104 marks in the GS4 (Ethics) paper of UPSC CSE 2023.
Rahul scored 154 in Anthropology Paper 1 and 128 in Paper 2, totaling 282 marks in the optional.
Rahul Kumar secured AIR 504 in UPSC CSE 2023. Details about their graduation and educational background are mentioned in the strategy section above.
Coaching details for Rahul Kumar are not available. Many UPSC toppers rely on self-study and mock test series.
The number of attempts Rahul Kumar took for UPSC CSE is covered in their preparation journey — refer to the strategy section above for attempt details and timeline.
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Coaching details for Rahul Kumar are not explicitly mentioned. Many top-ranked toppers, especially those with AIR under 50, rely on a combination of self-study and test series.
Rahul Kumar scored 93 marks in GS1 (Indian Heritage & Culture, History, Geography). For GS1 preparation strategies, refer to the detailed approach outlined in the strategy section.
Daily study hours for Rahul Kumar are discussed in the preparation strategy section above when available. Most UPSC toppers maintain 6-8 hours of focused study during peak preparation, with variations based on their work status and personal circumstances.
Rahul chose Anthropology as their optional subject. The strategy section above details Rahul's overall approach, including optional subject preparation where available. Anthropology has produced strong results in UPSC CSE — for more toppers who opted for this subject, visit the <a href="/optional/anthropology" class="text-emerald-600 font-semibold underline">Anthropology optional page</a>.
Rahul Kumar secured AIR 504 in UPSC CSE 2023. After selection, UPSC toppers typically undergo training at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussoorie, followed by service-specific training. Their current posting and service allocation details are updated when available.
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